Notable Gainers: Goodrich Petroleum Corporation, Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST), McEwen Mining Inc(NYSE:MUX)

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Goodrich Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:GDP) shares increased 1.80% and closed at $14.68. The company, on Feb. 20, announced financial and operating results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012. The Company announced a net loss of $77.2 million for the quarter, or ($2.12) per basic share, versus a net loss applicable to common stock of $23.8 million, or ($0.66) per basic share in the prior year period.

On Feb. 18, the board of directors of GDP has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.6719 per share on its 5.375% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock. The dividend will be paid on March 15, 2013 to stockholders of record as of March 1, 2013.

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Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) stock gained 1.76% to $56.20. The company, on Mar. 7, reported that sales increased 3% to $726 million for the four weeks ended March 2, 2013, up from $707 million for the four weeks ended March 3, 2012. Comparable store sales for the four weeks ended March 2, 2013 declined 1% versus the same period last year. This compared to a strong 9% gain for the four weeks ended February 25, 2012.

Additionally, Piper Jaffray on Mar. 7 reported that it has lowered its price target on discount retailer, Ross Stores. The firm has maintained an “Overweight” rating on ROST, and has reduced the company’s price target from $86 to $71.

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McEwen Mining Inc(NYSE:MUX) shares jumped 3.94% and closed at $2.64. The company’s Chief Owner, Rob McEwen, along with senior management, will be hosting a conference call Monday, March 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM EST to provide the fourth quarter and full-year Company update.

Additionally, the company, on Feb. 12, announced that operations at its 49% owned San José mine (in Santa Cruz Province), Argentina were halted on Monday, February 4, 2013 due to seventy-six employees contracting gastroenteritis.There have been no further cases reported and all employees have recovered in full.

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